Latest earthquakes near Malindi, Kilifi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Malindi, Kilifi, Kenya, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Malindi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Malindi, it will show up within minutes.
Malindi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Malindi, Kilifi in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Malindi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Malindi during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 6 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Malindi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Malindi occurred on Mar 13, 2020 21:37 local time (Africa/Nairobi timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 250 kilometers (155 mi) south-west of Malindi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Malindi in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Malindi, Kilifi in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Malindi.
Nearest earthquakes from Malindi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Malindi, Kilifi. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Malindi.
When was the last earthquake in Malindi, Kilifi?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Malindi on the night of June 22, 2024 at 03:20 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 148km northwest of Malindi at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Malindi, Kilifi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Malindi, Kilifi?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Malindi on the evening of March 13, 2020 at 21:37 local time (Africa/Nairobi). The center of this earthquake was located 250km southwest of Malindi at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Malindi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Malindi, Kilifi?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Malindi. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
